Description

Written directly to the person who has schizophrenia, this new guide explains what the disorder is, describes the treatment options, and helps readers understand what resources are available to help them. Medication is a key factor, and the author lets readers know what to expect and stresses the importance of staying on track. She also provides a unique set of self-help strategies, including detailed, step-by-step suggestions for making use of the innovative collaborative cure approach, a method which brings together a group of professionals and people close to the person with schizophrenia, who can act as a support team to help the schizophrenic return to a state of positive mental health.

About the Author

Roberta Temes, Ph.D., clinical assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry of the State University of New York Health Science Centre. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.